Skitheeast Posted June 21, 2011 Share Posted June 21, 2011 it's always had a lexus kinda looking end to it. not sure what lexus model but i'm not the only one that has the same opinion. Same here, reminds me of the Lexus IS250 every time I see one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SurlyOldManMN Posted June 21, 2011 Share Posted June 21, 2011 Yeep, I've chased down more than a couple thinking I may have finally spotted another 5th gen in the wild... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phuzaxeman Posted June 21, 2011 Share Posted June 21, 2011 seriously thought i'd seen the new legacy only to run into a lexus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigT Posted June 21, 2011 Share Posted June 21, 2011 Define "core features." I'd say a decent percentage care about the color and how many cupholders the car has. True. My sister in law and her husband just leased a CR-V. They wouldn't even consider the legacy or forester because they didn't like the way they looked... I literally almost hurled when I heard what they paid. The value they got with the CR-V compared to what they could have gotten in a Subaru is terrible. I'm almost astonished when I hear the trivial things that determine some buyer's decision. The percentage of people who make irrational decisions is almost mind boggling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The B4 Posted June 21, 2011 Share Posted June 21, 2011 it's always had a lexus kinda looking end to it. not sure what lexus model but i'm not the only one that has the same opinion. The GS. I see it too. [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated thefultonhow Posted June 21, 2011 I Donated Share Posted June 21, 2011 True. My sister in law and her husband just leased a CR-V. They wouldn't even consider the legacy or forester because they didn't like the way they looked... I literally almost hurled when I heard what they paid. The value they got with the CR-V compared to what they could have gotten in a Subaru is terrible. I'm almost astonished when I hear the trivial things that determine some buyer's decision. The percentage of people who make irrational decisions is almost mind boggling. With that said, for non-enthusiasts, a lot of whether you enjoy driving a car is whether you have little things that annoy you. My aunt didn't buy a Sonata because she didn't like the high beltline (poor visibility) and the blue center console lighting. She ended up with an Accord, partially because there were no little things that annoyed her, partially because of the good crash test results, and partially because of good fuel economy. Most other considerations didn't enter into the picture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ehsnils Posted June 21, 2011 Share Posted June 21, 2011 Same here, reminds me of the Lexus IS250 every time I see one. I don't see much similarity between mine and a Lexus, but maybe that's because I have the wagon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SurlyOldManMN Posted June 21, 2011 Share Posted June 21, 2011 I don't see much similarity between mine and a Lexus, but maybe that's because I have the wagon. Could very well be. There's definitely a lot in common from behind. There's a little difference in the tail light that I've learned to look for after sneaking up on a bunch of false-lgt's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeltaSniper Posted June 21, 2011 Share Posted June 21, 2011 True. My sister in law and her husband just leased a CR-V. They wouldn't even consider the legacy or forester because they didn't like the way they looked... I literally almost hurled when I heard what they paid. The value they got with the CR-V compared to what they could have gotten in a Subaru is terrible. I'm almost astonished when I hear the trivial things that determine some buyer's decision. The percentage of people who make irrational decisions is almost mind boggling. I had a couple of female friends who didnt buy certain bang for the buck laptops because it wasn't white... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated thefultonhow Posted June 21, 2011 I Donated Share Posted June 21, 2011 I had a couple of female friends who didnt buy certain bang for the buck laptops because it wasn't white... Racists. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeltaSniper Posted June 21, 2011 Share Posted June 21, 2011 Racists. LOL They ended up buying the crappy Sony Vaio since it came in white... needless to say, they wasted their money and it broke down since Sony makes garbage laptops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LegGTLT Posted June 21, 2011 Author Share Posted June 21, 2011 The GS. I see it too. What are you doing in here? Sooooo... yeah. Do updates come in August or September for the Legacy this year? Please PM joeleodee For All Site Questions. He is the acting Admin and can resolve anything related to LegacyGT.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WraithAkaMrak Posted June 21, 2011 Share Posted June 21, 2011 Dealer said that the '12 Legacy will show up later than the new Impreza. Though no real date for either. Maybe the Impreza will hit August/September, and the Legacy October/November? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LegGTLT Posted June 21, 2011 Author Share Posted June 21, 2011 I'm not even thinking lot arrival... I'm just asking about INFO on the model and changes that are coming. Please PM joeleodee For All Site Questions. He is the acting Admin and can resolve anything related to LegacyGT.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJ in PA Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 Turn signals in the mirrors are clearly a must-have feature for everyone in the American populace... Just one of those little things that differentiates between cars for discerning customers and cars for non-discerning customers. I guess such sophisticated features as mirrors with turn signal indicators are reserved for the likes of Hyundai now! http://carguideblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011-Hyundai-Sonata-1.jpg Meanwhile, this seems to describe Subaru's new philosophy, ironically enough! http://assets.creativity-online.com/images/work/large/s/u/b/Subaru_MediocrityWebsite10.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated thefultonhow Posted June 22, 2011 I Donated Share Posted June 22, 2011 Just one of those little things that differentiates between cars for discerning customers and cars for non-discerning customers. Maybe you should read what we've been discussing for the last page and a half. Once again -- you are probably one of three people for whom turn signals in the mirrors are a make-or-break feature. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sydtron Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 Maybe you should read what we've been discussing for the last page and a half. Once again -- you are probably one of three people for whom turn signals in the mirrors are a make-or-break feature. Dual exhaust outlets and turn signals are luxury features. Meanwhile, engines that sound like garbage and lack of a proper drivetrain aren't luxury features. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The B4 Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 Just one of those little things that differentiates between cars for discerning customers and cars for non-discerning customers. I guess such sophisticated features as mirrors with turn signal indicators are reserved for the likes of Hyundai now! http://carguideblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011-Hyundai-Sonata-1.jpg Meanwhile, this seems to describe Subaru's new philosophy, ironically enough! http://assets.creativity-online.com/images/work/large/s/u/b/Subaru_MediocrityWebsite10.jpg That car looks closer to yours than the current Legacy for sure. [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJ in PA Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 Once again -- you are probably one of three people for whom turn signals in the mirrors are a make-or-break feature. My 2.5i Limited doesn't even have 'em, but I always liked them on the GT model. The thing that gets me is that Subaru has them on the overseas models, and then goes out of its way to make a cheaper separate mirror for the dumbed down American version. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated thefultonhow Posted June 22, 2011 I Donated Share Posted June 22, 2011 I'm wondering when you are going to stop harping on mirrors. After all, we've clearly established that you're the only one who gives a shit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigT Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 Racists. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJ in PA Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 I'm wondering when you are going to stop harping on mirrors. After all, we've clearly established that you're the only one who gives a shit. Has that been clearly established? In any case, it's indicative of the overall trend at Subaru, which is cost cutting and de-contenting. But the bottom line for me is the 4th gen Legacy GT really got me interested in the Subaru lineup, and seeing one always gave me that "I want one!" feeling. The current Legacy instills no such desire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated thefultonhow Posted June 22, 2011 I Donated Share Posted June 22, 2011 Has that been clearly established? Here, let's establish it. Does anyone in this thread besides MJ in PA care about turn signals in mirrors???? Heck, I have a GT and I can 100% say that they played absolutely no role in me wanting a LGT. They were a nice bonus, but honestly, they did not play a factor in my decision. In any case, it's indicative of the overall trend at Subaru, which is cost cutting and de-contenting. Cost cutting and de-contenting where it doesn't matter. Besides, Subaru has a long and storied tradition of cost cutting and de-contenting. The interior materials used in the second-gen Legacy were inferior to many of the ones used in the first-gen, even if the design was more modern and appealing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The B4 Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 Has that been clearly established? In any case, it's indicative of the overall trend at Subaru, which is cost cutting and de-contenting. But the bottom line for me is the 4th gen Legacy GT really got me interested in the Subaru lineup, and seeing one always gave me that "I want one!" feeling. The current Legacy instills no such desire. You should take a look at VW if you want to see true cost cutting these days. [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubieDriver Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 Here, let's establish it. Does anyone in this thread besides MJ in PA care about turn signals in mirrors???? Heck, I have a GT and I can 100% say that they played absolutely no role in me wanting a LGT. They were a nice bonus, but honestly, they did not play a factor in my decision. Cost cutting and de-contenting where it doesn't matter. Besides, Subaru has a long and storied tradition of cost cutting and de-contenting. The interior materials used in the second-gen Legacy were inferior to many of the ones used in the first-gen, even if the design was more modern and appealing. I do! It's not a make or break item, but I definitely like them and think they're a safety feature. The reason Subaru is cutting things like that in the US market is because the auto market is pretty cutthroat here. A lot of competition, and, since Subaru quit pushing upmarket, they're having to compete on cost, which means decontenting. I personally liked it better when Subaru was pushing upmarket, as they distinguished themselves better. Now they're neck-deep in boring cars (and made the entire line more boring to compete). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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